Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Did you know, close to 800,000 children in the U.S. don’t have a bed. These children end up sleeping on floors – sometimes without a mattress. A bed is a basic need for the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of a child.   SHP is a national organization answering the call to a national problem. They partner with organizations to build, assemble, and deliver top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN!®

Thank you to everyone who joined us on our last bed build day, May 3, 2025 where 203 volunteers built 67 beds!  

Join us at our next Bed Build on Saturday, October 11, 2025 where we will  build 80 beds.

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (An earlier Pre-Build shift is also available from 7:30  a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and a Post-Build shift from 1:00-3:00 pm)

Location: St. Luke’s front UMC parking lot

No prior experience with tools or wood working is required.

Check out the video to see how these beds are built and delivered.

This workday will be outdoors and will consist of some heavy lifting and the usage of power tools. Please bring a filled water bottle, hat, and sunscreen. Wear closed-toed shoes.   Gloves and tools will be provided.

This is a great opportunity for families and friends to serve together!   Children under under 12 should come with parents.

Sign up today, spots are limited to 200 volunteers!

St. Luke’s is seeking volunteers to join the Sleep in Heavenly Peace Team. 

There are opportunities to:

  • Deliver and Assemble Beds
  • Serve as Station Leaders and help at Bed Builds
  • Help the W. Orlando Sleep in Heavenly Peace team at other builds and in the warehouse.
  • Organize bedding donations and so much more.

To join the St. Luke’s Sleep in Heavenly Peace Team email se***@******es.org.

See dates below for upcoming bed deliveries.

St. Luke’s is seeking volunteers to serve on the Sleep in Heavenly Peace Team to serve as Station Leaders and assist with Bed Deliveries.   There are volunteers who assist on Tuesdays or Saturdays.  If you are interested, contact Amy Simon at as****@******es.org.

 

Sign up here for our next Saturday Delivery – October 25.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bed builds are family friendly.  No experience needed.  You will be trained at the event and able to select your role, helping with other various duties, including cutting, measuring, sanding, staining, etc.  All tools are provided.  You can volunteer with your children; children under age 12 must be supervised at all times during the build.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a national nonprofit that builds and provides beds for children ages 3-17, who are without a bed.  There are opportunities to volunteer and provide new bedding or financial support.  Families or organizations (schools/nonprofits) can apply for beds.  More information is available at https://shpbeds.org/ .  The Orlando West Chapter has built and delivered more than 3,000 beds locally to ensure that No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town.®

There is a team of St. Luke’s volunteers who deliver beds on Tuesdays and the last Saturday of each month.  You can sign up for one time or more often to join us as we deliver and assemble beds for local children.  To get involved, email se***@******es.org.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace hosts bed builds throughout the area a few times each month with opportunities to volunteer.  St. Luke’s hosts a bed build in the fall and spring right on campus. We need 200 volunteers each time.